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[truerevival]

[Kazuma is obviously in the Archives. The looming shelves, claustrophobic framing, and dim lighting is more than enough to give that away. There are open tomes around him, but he isn't reading any of them; instead, he's considering the camera with a quizzical look, chin in his hand as he leans on the table he's at.]

Before the patrons of this place decide to plague us with more of the same, I have a mundane question for all of you.

We have many places we can choose to make our homes here. I am currently in Crenshaw, previously in Willful Machine...I moved with someone I know well. The point being, there are reasons we choose these places, correct?

What drew you to yours? What merits does it have to have others consider it? Is it because of people you know, or something else?

[He sighs and drums his fingers on the tabletop.] I just never really gave my own lodging much thought...I am wondering if most of us settle where it is convenient, or if we find other reasons to gravitate to where we end up.

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[nothinglikea]

It is. It does have all of the modern amenities, but the heater in the fireplace doubles as a cook stove. I must admit that I find that easier to use than the more advanced options.

[she nearly set her cottage on fire once, microwaving something in tin foil. there was much screaming]

There's always something interesting to look at or experience, it wouldn't be a true home for scholars if there wasn't.

[truerevival]

I don't trust myself with some of the more modern implements either. It seems technology has made several improvements from where--when--I'm from.

[1892 is a far cry from anything remotely modern.]

I suppose I should make time to explore it more thoroughly. I'm not much of a scholar if I don't.

[nothinglikea]

I know that feeling. I've finally started feeling comfortable with the Omni, but the microwave? Absolutely not. Toasters are iffy, blenders are acceptable, food processors, not a chance.

[so is 1912]

It's wonderful, truly. Despite the high levels of corruption.

[truerevival]

I was certain some of them were possessed, if only because they defied any attempt I made to use them. I'd rather stick to what I know, Omni aside.

Corruption can be dealt with in its own way. If it's managed well, it can be a minor deterent.

[nothinglikea]

As would I. However, if we must adhere to modern technology, at least the omnis are reasonably user-friendly. [a phrase taught to her by a 21st century friend. she's still horrified at the lack of mailing things]

I hope so. I was corrupted all of a sudden about two months ago, it was a rather shaky moment. I wouldn't have been willing to go to the sanctuary, I know that much from it.

[truerevival]

The omnis are also rather necessary to navigating Trench. I've had cause to learn how to use it. The other technology...not so much.

I've been lucky to avoid high levels of it thus far, either by sheer luck or because of other precautions taken. I know it is all too much of a possibility though.

[nothinglikea]

They're terribly helpful where that's concerned. And I must say that I didn't learn how to use it quickly, but I'm fairly proficient now. Though, really? Not even the movies?

Yes. And some months seem more likely than others, though it's impossible to judge what will be when. I've tried and it's gotten me nowhere.

[truerevival]

I had the luck of finding a friend from home. He was already rather proficient, so learning came far more quickly than if I had to figure more out on my own. As for the movies...I'm vaguely interested, so I suppose I do have cause to try a few modern things.

I've tried notating changes and odd happenstances since arriving here, but whatever thread they are connected by I've yet to find it. I'm beginning to doubt if any connective thread actually exists--and if it does, what help it would provide in regards to predicting things in the future.

[nothinglikea]

That is fortunate! I had no such luck, but people here were kind enough to walk me through the basic uses, the rest I figured out on my own through trial and error. Many errors. And movies are fascinating, any subject you can think of, they've done a movie for it.

It's frustrating that there is no such thread. I keep wondering if we can base things on whichever Pthumerian is that month's patron, but even that would be unreliable.